Oct. 30, 2020: Winnipeg was elevated to Critical (red) level in the Province of Manitoba’s Pandemic Response System, effective Nov. 2, 2020. Bars and restaurants will be closed except for take-out and delivery. Most retail capacity will be reduced to 25 per cent or five people, whichever is higher (not including employees). Food and pharmacy […]
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Downtown Winnipeg BIZ launches new grant to help small businesses build capacity and sustain the second wave of COVID-19.
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We know our Downtown Winnipeg BIZ members need support to make it through this challenging time. To help, Downtown Winnipeg BIZ is excited to announce a new grant in the form of a services program designed to help businesses build capacity and sustain the second wave of COVID-19.
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Submit your banner designs by January 8 to enter the competition.
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A list of downtown businesses you can purchase gift cards from.
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Supporting local is even easier this holiday season! The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ has partnered with GoodLocal to make two different boxes that are perfect for gifting this season.
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Despite an incredibly challenging year, the future of downtown remains bright. This snapshot offers a high level view of our downtown right now – and reasons to feel optimistic about where we’re going.
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The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ Watch team, now called CONNECT, has fully transitioned to the Downtown Community Safety Partnership, based in the Air Canada Building at 355 Portage Ave. In moving, they joined the COAR team, formerly known as the Community Homeless Assistance Team (CHAT), who transitioned in the summer. We know that safety is a […]
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No commute, no dress code! Join our AGM from wherever it’s convenient for you. Tune in to learn more about how the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ is supporting your businesses and our plans to strengthen downtown in 2021. We’ve got your back. Date: November 26, 2020 Time: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Online Early Bird draw: register before November […]
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Downtown businesses are #OpenwithCare to safely welcome you back. If you’re a Downtown Winnipeg BIZ member business, take the #OpenwithCare pledge and download digital assets to share on social media. Look for new #OpenwithCare decals in the windows of downtown businesses. These businesses also have masks available free of charge (while supplies last). When it comes to health and […]
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